a full service wedding and event planning company
We believe - It’s All in the Details!!
About the Owner
Hello and thank you for visiting our website. I'm Erika Glee, former President and CEO of Dreams Come True Weddings, Inc. (2002-2008) in Oxon Hill, Maryland, a mother, wife, licensed Minister, Entrepreneur, IRS-certified Tax Preparer, certified Travel Advisor and the current President and CEO of Gleeful Events, Inc.
In 2001, as I was planning my wedding, there were many parts and logistics involved which was an awakening. This experience showed a high demand in the Washington, D.C., Metro area with a limited supply on the most rendered services used by brides. This was the birth of Dreams Come True Weddings, Inc. Relocating from the D.C. Metro area to the New Jersey Tri-State area there was a shift and during this time, I was drawn to the travel industry; and combining my knowledge and experience in the wedding business and my new training, knowledge and certification in the travel industry - Gleeful Events, Inc. was birthed.
Gleeful Events, Inc. does not just cater to weddings but all special events. I believe that no two events are the same and each is special and deserves personalized services to fit ones specific needs and wants. We have one goal in mind - to design and produce creative and unforgettable events for every occasion. And I personally thank you for the opportunity!!
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What We Do
Something for Every Occasion
Planning & Ideation
The key to creating a successful event is to have someone there who you can assist you from ideation to execution. Whether you’re starting with a vague idea or fleshed-out concept, we can help bring your vision to life.
Food & Beverage
We care about making your event the best possible experience for everyone involved. From beverage choices to culinary desires, we are here to accommodate. Cocktail hour, happy hour, heavy hors d'oeuvres only, buffet style or traditional sit down meals - we take care of all the small, technical details.
Entertainment
Trust Gleeful Events, Inc. to take care of all your event details —when it comes to Entertainment, we’ll assist you every step of the way so you won’t have to worry about a thing (except showing up)!
Photography & Videography
We want to capture every smile, and every pose and every moment. Whether by camera or by video, capturing your the special occasion is priceless.
We render these services above directly and some with the assistance of our Service Partners....our vision is to eliminate multiple contract vendors.
Let us assist you with your
Honeymoon plans or Destination Wedding
Wedding Planner Certification
Wedding Planner Certification
A travel vacation should not only be an unforgettable experience, but offer solid peace of mind. That’s why USTOA created a consumer protection fund which protects consumers who book with our Active Members, U.S. based tour operators. Please note: United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) is a professional, voluntary trade association created with the primary purpose of promoting integrity within the tour operator industry. USTOA is not a tour operator and it does not conduct tours, but our members do. *** When handling all honeymoons, destination weddings and events and romance travel, Gleeful Events, Inc. only works with tour industry operators who are members of the USTOA unless our client wants a specific tour industry operator who is not a member of the USTOA. ***